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English Vocabulary
Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2, plus C2+ for rare words beyond the CEFR scale) — A1 is the friendliest place to start — and browse its words grouped by topic: travel, food, the body, emotions, and more. Each word shows its meaning, example sentences, and US/UK pronunciation.
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All 27,899 wordsC2+ is beyond the official CEFR scale: rare, specialist, and literary words kept for reference.
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reserve
B1
/ɹɪˈzɝv/
To arrange for a room, table, or seat to be kept for you in advance.
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umbrella
A1
/ˈʌm.bɹɛl.ə/
A folding frame covered in cloth that you hold over your head to keep off rain or sun.
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chew
B2
/tʃɪʊ̯/
To crush food with your teeth before swallowing it.
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eliminate
B1
/ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/
To completely remove or get rid of something.
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cooperation
B2
/koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
The act of working together toward a shared goal.
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involve
B1
/ɪnˈvoːv/
To include something as a necessary part or result
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breach
C1
/bɹiːtʃ/
An act of breaking a law, rule, agreement, or promise.
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indicate
A2
/ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/
To be a sign of something; to show that something is true or exists.
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manual
B2
/ˈmæn.j(u)əl/
A book that explains how to use or operate something.
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pursue
A2
/pɚˈsu/
To work hard to achieve or get something you want.
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occur
B1
/əˈkɝ/
To happen or take place.
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camping
A2
/ˈkæmp.ɪŋ/
The activity of staying in a tent or similar place outdoors for a holiday.
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fulfill
B2
/fʊlˈfɪl/
To do or complete something you promised or were required to do.
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transmission
B2
/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/
The act of sending out signals, messages, or information.
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congratulate
B1
/kənˈɡɹæt͡ʃ.ʊˌleɪt/
To tell someone you are pleased about their success or good news.
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tolerate
B2
/ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt/
To allow something you dislike to happen without trying to stop it.
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advertising
A2
/ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/
The activity of creating and showing messages that persuade people to buy products or services.
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hesitate
B1
/ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/
To pause before doing something because you are nervous or unsure.
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hatch
B1
/hæt͡ʃ/
To come out of an egg.
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salute
C2
/səˈlut/
an act of honor or courteous recognition
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regard
B1
/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/
To think of someone or something in a particular way.
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trading
B2
/ˈtɹeɪdɪŋ/
The activity of buying and selling goods, shares, or currencies.
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update
B1
/ˈʌp.deɪt/
To make something more modern or add the newest information.
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dip
B2
/dɪp/
To put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again.
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dynamite
C2
/ˈdaɪ.nəˌmaɪt/
blow up with dynamite
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conquer
B1
/ˈkɑŋkɚ/
To take control of a country or people by force, usually in war.
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cease
B2
/sis/
To stop happening or to stop doing something.
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bribe
C1
/bɹaɪb/
To secretly give someone money or gifts so they will do something dishonest for you.
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interrogation
C2
/ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The act of questioning someone closely, often by police.
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graduation
B1
/ˌɡɹæd͡ʒuˈeɪʃən/
The act of completing your studies and receiving a degree.
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haircut
A1
/ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/
The act of cutting someone's hair, usually by a professional.
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lodge
B1
/lɑd͡ʒ/
To become stuck firmly in a particular position.
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starve
B2
/stɑɹv/
To die or suffer badly because of a lack of food.
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accuse
B1
/əˈkjuz/
To say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
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weigh
A2
/weɪ/
To have a particular weight.
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plead
B2
/pliːd/
To ask for something in a very emotional and urgent way.
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pursuit
B2
/pɜːɹˈsuːt/
The act of trying hard to achieve or get something.
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dash
B2
/dæʃ/
To run or move somewhere very quickly.
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flee
B2
/fliː/
To run away quickly, especially from danger.
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attract
B1
/əˈtɹækt/
To make someone interested in or want to come to something.
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restore
B1
/ɹɪˈstoɹ/
To bring something back to the way it was before.
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embarrass
B1
/ɪmˈbæɹəs/
To make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable in front of others.
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encourage
A2
/ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/
To give someone confidence, hope, or support
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resign
B2
/ɹiːˈsaɪn/
To officially leave a job or position.
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seize
B1
/siːz/
to take hold of something suddenly and firmly
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observation
B1
/ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃn̩/
The act of watching someone or something carefully.
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straighten
B2
/ˈstɹeɪtn̩/
To make something straight or straighter.
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endure
B1
/ɪnˈd͡ʒʊə(ɹ)/
To suffer something painful or difficult patiently, without giving up.
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potter
B1
/ˈpɑtɚ/
work lightly
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possess
B1
/pəˈzɛs/
To own or have something.
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voting
B2
/ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
The act or process of casting a vote in an election or decision.
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salvation
C1
/sælˈveɪ.ʃn̩/
The act of saving someone or something from harm or a difficult situation.
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divide
A2
/dɪˈvaɪd/
To separate something into two or more parts.
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whisper
B1
/ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/
To speak very quietly using your breath, so only someone close can hear.
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ski
A2
/skiː/
to move over snow on skis
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guidance
B1
/ˈɡaɪdəns/
Help or advice that tells you what to do.
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craft
B1
/ˈkɹäːft/
An activity that involves making things skilfully with your hands.
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submit
B2
/səbˈmɪt/
To give or send something to someone in authority for them to consider.
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distract
B2
/dɪˈstɹækt/
To take someone's attention away from what they are doing.
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presume
C1
/pɹɪˈz(j)um/
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
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adore
B2
/əˈdoɹ/
To love someone very deeply.
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execute
B2
/ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/
To carry out a plan, order, or task.
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preserve
B1
/pɹəˈzɝv/
To keep something safe and protect it from harm, loss, or damage.
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bolt
B2
/boʊlt/
To run away or move suddenly and quickly.
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urge
B1
/ɝd͡ʒ/
To strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do something.
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participate
B1
/pɑɹˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/
To take part in an activity or event.
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bark
B1
/bɑɹk/
To make the short loud sound that a dog makes.
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adjust
A2
/əˈd͡ʒʌst/
to make a small change to something to make it better or more suitable
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realm
C1
/rɛːm/
An area of activity, knowledge, or interest.
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tuck
C2
/tʌk/
to push or fold something into a safe, hidden, or close-fitting place
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zip
B2
/zɪp/
To move very fast.
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choke
B1
/t͡ʃoʊk/
To be unable to breathe because something is blocking your throat.
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refer
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/ɹɪˈfɝ/
To mention or talk about something or someone.
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slaughter
B2
/ˈslɔtɚ/
To kill animals for food.
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resolve
B1
/ɹɪˈzɑlv/
To find a solution to a problem or difficulty.
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extend
B1
/ɛkˈstɛnd/
To make something longer or larger in size, time, or scope.
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accomplish
B1
/əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/
To succeed in doing or completing something.
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detention
C1
/dɪˈtɛnʃn̩/
The act of officially holding someone in custody, usually for a short time.
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adopt
B1
/əˈdɑpt/
To legally take another person's child into your family and raise it as your own.
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registration
B1
/ˌɹed͡ʒ.ɪˈstɹæɪ.ʃən/
The act of putting your name on an official list to take part in something.
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consult
B2
/ˈkɑnsʌlt/
To go to a person or source for advice or information.
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disposal
B2
/dɪsˈpoʊ.zəl/
The act of getting rid of something.
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entertain
B1
/ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/
To amuse or interest people, especially with a performance or activity.
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violation
C1
/ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
An act that breaks a law, agreement, or right.
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warming
B2
/ˈwoɹmɪŋ/
The process of becoming warmer.
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tease
B1
/tiːz/
To make fun of someone in a playful way.
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outcome
B2
/ˈaʊtkʌm/
The result or effect of an action, event, or process.
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slam
B2
/ˈslæm/
To shut something with great force, making a loud noise.
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shipping
B2
/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
The activity of transporting goods, especially by sea.
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satisfy
A2
/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
To please someone by giving them what they want or need.
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frighten
A2
/ˈfɹaɪ.tən/
To make someone feel afraid or scared.
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untie
B2
/ʌnˈtaɪ/
To undo something that is tied, such as a knot or laces
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whack
B2
/wæk/
to hit someone or something hard, usually with a quick forceful blow
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organize
A2
/ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/
To arrange things in a neat, ordered way.
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venture
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/ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/
A new project or business activity, especially a risky one.
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marketing
B1
/ˈmɑɹkɪtɪŋ/
The activity of promoting, advertising, and selling products or services.
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